Dear SDV Community,
We're thrilled to introduce this new quarterly newsletter dedicated to all things related to software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and the growing Eclipse SDV community. Whether you're an experienced contributor, a newcomer eager to explore, or simply curious about the future of automotive innovation, this newsletter will keep you informed and inspired.
At Eclipse SDV, we believe in driving change through collaboration, open standards, and cutting-edge technologies. Our mission is to empower developers, automotive enthusiasts, and organisations to create software-defined solutions that are scalable, sustainable, and open. This newsletter will serve as your go-to resource for the latest updates, community highlights, and insights into the rapidly evolving SDV ecosystem.
What can you expect? Each issue will bring you brand-new content, including technical articles, project updates, upcoming events, and success stories from our vibrant community. You'll gain a front-row seat to explore how open source innovation is transforming the automotive industry and paving the way for smarter, more software-driven mobility.
This is more than just a newsletter – it's an invitation to join a global movement. Together, we can shape the future of mobility through open collaboration and shared knowledge. We look forward to growing this community with you.
Stay tuned for our first issue, and thank you for being part of this exciting journey! |
Dr. Sara Gallian
Senior Program Manager
SDV & Automotive Programs |
- Codethink, Ltd. joins Eclipse Foundation and Eclipse SDV Working Group as Strategic Member to advance trustable software collaboration. Read more.
- The Eclipse Foundation has started an initiative to define and deploy a Development Process for Safety Critical Applications. Read more.
- The OpenHW Group has joined the Eclipse ecosystem as the OpenHW Foundation, bringing its expertise in implementing RISC-V architectures to complement our software initiatives. Read more about the Eclipse Foundation’s vision for embedded and safety-critical innovation.
- At Open Community for Automotive (OCA) in Mainz last year, we had the chance to interview a few Eclipse SDV project leads and contributors. Watch the interviews on YouTube.
- Also on YouTube, you will find the recordings of all OCA talks.
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- Happening from January 7-10, CES 2025 showcased the latest advancements in SDVs. Forbes Magazine published a comprehensive recap of what's new in the SDV space.
- Another interesting review of SDV innovations at CES, discussing the shift to zonal architecture and the blurring lines between IVI and ADAS, was published by EDN.
- The McKinsey Center for Future Mobility explores how GenAI is shaping the future of mobility and vehicle technology in a detailed series of publications worth reading.
- A new overview article from Telematics Wire discusses how SDVs are revolutionising mobility by enabling real-time monitoring, over-the-air updates, and enhanced features.
- An article published over at Manufacturers Monthly details the current state and challenges in the integration of autonomous driving (AD) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) computing systems.
- A blog article by All About Industries discusses why simulations and virtual development will become a cornerstone of SDV development.
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Meet Sara in Versailles!
Sara will be speaking at SIA CESA. If you're there, don't miss the chance to meet up with our SDV program manager! |
Michael to present at VDA Mobility Innovation Summit
On 25-26 March, our VP of Ecosystem Development will join the German Minister of Digital Affairs and Transport and the President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) as a speaker at this prestigious event. |
Ansgar is going to AUTOSAR Open Conference
Our Director of SDV Ecosystem Development will be attending the 16th AUTOSAR Open Conference in Bruges on 27-28 May. |
More Events
- Our webinar series "Shifting Gears with SDV" will resume on 20 February with a review and discussion of our recent survey reports on open source in automotive. Details will be announced soon.
- Meet us at Embedded World, happening 11-13 March 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany!
- Eclipse SDV Community Days, 25-26 March 2025, hosted by Lunatech in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Please send your talk proposals to sara.gallian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and register today!
- Save the date: Automotive Open Source Summit (AOSS)
is coming up on 13 May, 2025, in Starnberg, Germany.
Make sure to subscribe to our SDV Community Calendar to stay up to date on all our regular meetings and events!
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Frank Märkle, Senior Software Engineer at
Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation,
actively contributes to Eclipse openDUT. |
Featured SDV Committer: Frank Märkle
When and how did you start your career in automotive?
I joined Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation in 2018, as part of an apprenticeship. Already back then, I got my first taste of contributing to open source, which I'm glad to be doing again.
What’s the biggest challenge for SDVs?
Bringing reliable software onto the road.
What has been your #1 benefit of joining the Eclipse SDV WG?
Connecting with like-minded folks, who bring in new ideas and tons of experience.
How would you describe Eclipse SDV in three hashtags?
#networking #creative #fun |
Heads-up: Eclipse SDV Program Plan
Explore our 2025 Working Group Program Plan, where we outline our goals, strategies, and key initiatives for the year ahead. Got ideas, feedback, or want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you! |
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